Newsfront film directed by Phillip Noyce, 1978. Photo: NFSA.
PG | 110 Mins | 1978 | DCP | AUS | D: Phillip Noyce
In 1940s Australia, before the advent of television, Len Maguire (Bill Hunter) and his young sidekick, Chris (Chris Haywood), cover the big news stories for the Cinetone newsreel company – but times are changing and Len struggles to maintain his principles.
This award-winning classic film, directed by Phillip Noyce, makes extensive use of real newsreels, shifting effortlessly between black-and-white and colour.
‘A rollicking journey behind the scenes of the newsreel era’ – Cinema Australia
Digitally restored through the NFSA Restores program.
An $8 Collection Selection screening: explore hidden gems and Australian classics from the NFSA collection.
The details
What: Newsfront screening
When: Sunday 30 June at 1pm
Where: NFSA Acton (Arc Cinema)
Cost: $8. Book tickets
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